Description
This Key Lime Pound Cake is a luscious treat that combines the rich, buttery texture of a classic pound cake with the bright, zesty flavor of fresh key limes. Each bite offers a delightful balance of sweetness and tartness, making it a refreshing dessert perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- For the Cake:
- 1 ½ cups unsalted butter, softened
- 3 cups granulated sugar
- 6 large eggs
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 tablespoon key lime zest
- ½ cup key lime juice
- For the Glaze:
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 3 tablespoons key lime juice
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 325°F (163°C).
- Grease and flour a 10-inch bundt pan.
- In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy, about 5 minutes.
- Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture, alternating with the sour cream, starting and ending with the flour mixture.
- Stir in the key lime zest and juice until just combined.
- Pour the batter into the prepared bundt pan and smooth the top.
- Bake for 60-70 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Let the cake cool in the pan for 15 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.
- For the glaze, whisk together the powdered sugar and key lime juice until smooth, then drizzle over the cooled cake.
Notes
- This cake can be made a day in advance; it tastes even better after resting overnight.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
- For a lighter version, substitute Greek yogurt for sour cream.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 70 minutes
- Category: desserts
- Method: baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (about 1/12 of the cake)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 30 grams
- Sodium: 200 milligrams
- Fat: 15 grams
- Saturated Fat: 9 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 50 grams
- Fiber: 1 gram
- Protein: 4 grams
- Cholesterol: 80 milligrams
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